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#1 Posted : Wednesday, 10 January 2007 7:32:58 AM(UTC)
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Hi all,
After seeing the EHLIMO, and contemplating the EFI addition for 6months i have come to the conclution that I would like to add the EFI to my EH.
Just a few questions....
1.) What cost am i looking at for the complete EFI system to add to a 186 red?
2.) Is an Engineer required for leagle reasons?
3.) If the Engineer is required I think I should go the whole way and add the HR discs and R&P steer??

All adivce and sujestions would be greatly appreciated, let me know what you think and any adive on the install process.

Thanks to all who are willing to give me their time.
To either respond or just read up to hear...
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#2 Posted : Wednesday, 10 January 2007 5:39:04 PM(UTC)
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The best way to get all of the EFI hardware is to buy a complete VK EFI 6cyl. I've seen a few of these cars go through the wreckers and crushed complete minus a few parts like headlights and wheels, so they are obviously very cheap to buy - under $500. Wh
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#3 Posted : Thursday, 11 January 2007 5:45:49 AM(UTC)
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Thanks for that,
So I'll go for a whole vk not just the top of the efi engine.
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#4 Posted : Thursday, 11 January 2007 7:02:07 AM(UTC)
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If you have the space and time it will be cheaper, as you will get the EFI pump, harness, air box, relays, HEI dizzy etc etc. All stuff you probably won't get with the engine alone. Plus you'll get a good 202 bottom end as well and if you want to run a tr
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#5 Posted : Friday, 12 January 2007 3:16:09 AM(UTC)
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With the EHLIMO, we bought a VK Berlina for $400 and used all of the gear off that, including the Trimatic and injection fuel pump, as the VK injected trimatic has V8 clutchpaks etc. so is a better Trimatic to start with. We also needed some other bits li
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#6 Posted : Saturday, 13 January 2007 7:43:11 PM(UTC)
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Thanks Peter,
I apreciate all advice and understand that it all rests on my sholders. That being the risk and the payoff.
I'll be trying to do as much as i can myself and will be droping questions whenever i get stuck.
I also asked you a while ago abo
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#7 Posted : Sunday, 14 January 2007 4:42:18 AM(UTC)
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The SIP I have at home in the shed, which was used on the Limo was an SIP Migmate150. I still use it at home and just finished fully integrated 3/4 rails and crossmember wraps in an EH ute using it I have had it for 13 years, and if it stops working I wou
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#8 Posted : Tuesday, 16 January 2007 10:32:43 AM(UTC)
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Correction Peter, thats 3 people on one wage , u forgot honest Johnny H.
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#9 Posted : Wednesday, 17 January 2007 5:12:06 AM(UTC)
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Actually in a few weeks it would make four people on one wage. :(

Damn that Johnny. At least I get $4k back for the squirt, which will be gone in Tacks within a year.
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#10 Posted : Wednesday, 17 January 2007 5:57:37 AM(UTC)
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Thanks Peter & Byron,
Your advice has been a great help.
The 'SIP Migmate 150 Turbo DP mig welder' is one option at $450-$600.
A WIA 180 or a CIG 180, but then we're talking $1000-$1500.
I can get the SIP from REPCO for around $500 last time I was in
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#11 Posted : Wednesday, 17 January 2007 5:59:02 AM(UTC)
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Oh, and Peter if I understand correct,
Congrates on the comming son or daughter.
That to both of you.
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#12 Posted : Wednesday, 17 January 2007 6:03:38 AM(UTC)
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One last addition about the MIGS.
DO i need to upgrade my home wiring from the old 10amp wire to the 15amp.
I'm thinking i do and have got quotes but that adds another few grand to my project. Or can i get away with safety switchs.
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#13 Posted : Wednesday, 17 January 2007 7:42:39 AM(UTC)
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Firstly you cannot do any of this yourself, you need a licenced electrican.
But, to run a 15A single phase outlet (GPO) (if that is what is required for the MIG) all you need is an additional 16A circuit breaker/RCD combo in your meter box, and new 2.5sq
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#14 Posted : Friday, 19 January 2007 2:11:39 AM(UTC)
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Thanks for that Byron,
The doing it myself part to do with the wiring, I mean putting the wires around the garage and being the laborer. I'm not going to play with home electricy.(Oh thye insurence issues that would arise)
But what you have siad helps
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#15 Posted : Friday, 19 January 2007 3:00:48 AM(UTC)
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In NSW you need to make sure the work is inspected and tested by a licenced electrical contractor, and a NOEW filled out and submitted to the local network operator. I am a licenced electrician (called Qualified Supervisor - Electrican) and I'm allowed to
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#16 Posted : Friday, 19 January 2007 3:58:49 AM(UTC)
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That’s the plan I have in mind, friend of a friend is an electrician (cheapest quote), and I plan on helping him. He can leave the basics I do the time consuming stuff, then he will check it all and connect.
But I know think I should have persisted at ge
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#17 Posted : Sunday, 21 January 2007 8:53:37 PM(UTC)
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I've also came across a link that explains the whole proces at oldholdens.com.

http://www.oldholdens.co.../eficonversion/index.php

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